On Tuesday 15 October, a group of students nominated by the HOD Commerce, and keen on a career in business, caught an early train and attended the Westpac Business Breakfast for selected secondary school students. The students are pictured being spoken to by the Westpac CEO, David McLean. The attendees were: Allanis Isamaela, Selai Moala,… Read More
Month: October 2019
Manukau Institute (MIT) Open Day
Seven students attended the MIT Open Day on Saturday 19 October, with Ms Cusack, and at least two students attended with their parent. The Year 13 students started their enrolments, and the Year 12 students gained a good idea of most of the programmes on offer, met some tutors and saw the facilities available. Attendees… Read More
Engineering Industry Visit
The Technology Department organised a visit for students to two local engineering companies: E G Whiter and Express Sheetmetals. Mr Manoa Nelisi and Ms Cusack accompanied the groups. The students who attended were from the year 13 and year 12 engineering classes. Year 12MEN2C Fahdil Ali, Leone Aluesi, Amosa Kato, Fineasi Neiufi, Henry Paneta, Kishan… Read More
Year 10 – Pacific Island Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT)
On Wednesday 23 October a group of Year 10 Dean’s nominated students attended the Pacific Island Leaders of Tomorrow (PILOT) along with students from 13 other schools. The participants were: Cherlana Endemann, Mele Faaumu, Ruatapu Purotu, Noemah Tauta’ai, Salome Vainga, Mika Fakaalofa, Jeremiah Fitialo, Deacon Maruaao, Samuel Mikaio, Willie Taukafa. This year’s Year 10 programme… Read More
WHAKAIRO
Whakairo students have been part of the carving of a waka taua named Nga Hononga at Wero Whitewater Park in Manukau. Our students carved the tauihu Moko-ika-a-hiku-waru he kaitiaki o te waka Tainui. It was a humbling experience for our students to take part in this blessing along-side Tainui tohunga, kuia and koroua. … Read More
MUSIC SHOWCASE
Otahuhu College MUSIC Department Presents 2019 Music Showcase Wednesday 30 October Dance and Drama Department 6.30pm – 8.30pm Gold Coin Entry… Read More
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION WUSHU
The year 9A/B girls were fortunate to experience Wushu for two of their recent Physical Education lessons. Wushu means “Chinese martial arts” and it is used for self-discipline of the body and mind. The important elements include flexibility, speed, coordination, presentation and precision. Wushu has a lot of benefits such as getting stronger physically, and… Read More
12PED – Rangitoto Trip
As part of their safety management in the outdoors achievement standard, the year 12PED class travelled by train and ferry to Rangitoto Island and climbed to the summit. Well done to all the students and thank you to Emma James who helped with the trip…. Read More
Social Science
Revision Catch Up Sessions – Classroom M19 Wednesdays and Thursdays 7.30am – 8.30am (Morning) 3.10pm – 4.30pm (Afternoon) … Read More
Strength and Conditioning
As Term 4 begins we also begin pre-season training for Year 10, 11 & 12 Rugby players both boys and girls. To start with, all training will take place in the Strength & Conditioning room with Mr. Ridgway and will be based around resistance training. Please take note of the kit required to train and… Read More